USCIS Announces Proposed H-1B Electronic Registration System to Reduce Costs for U.S. Businesses

USCIS is seeking public comment on a proposed rule that would establish an electronic registration process for U.S. employers seeking to file H-1B petitions for foreign workers in specialty occupations.

The proposed rule was posted to the Federal Register today for public viewing. USCIS encourages formal comments on the proposed rule through www.regulations.gov. The comment period runs for 60 days, beginning March 3, 2011, and ending May 2, 2011.